Phillip’s River Rafting Travel Blog #1 – New Zealand North Island 2016/2017 With our fantastic American River rafting season coming to an end, I found … Read more

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CLASS I- II
EASY

Fun for families with children as young as 4. Waves are generally quite small; passages clear of any major obstacles.

CLASS II-III
INTERMEDIATE

Great for beginners and Intermediate rafters. All ages groups 7 and up. Rapids are longer, bigger, and more exciting but not difficult. Big runnable waves, swift current with obstacles easy to miss.

CLASS III-IV
INTERMEDIATE +

Best for adventurous beginners and intermediate rafters who have swimming ability and are 12 or older. Rapids are longer, and markedly more powerful. Rafters are needed to paddle through large waves and holes.

CLASS IV-IV+
ADVANCED RAFTERS

Or very athletic, adventurous first timers with swimming ability and 14 and over. Very long rapids; dangerous rocks and powerful waves and currents, precise and powerful maneuvering is required. Previous experience recommended.